American Museum of Natural History President Ellen Futter made upwards of $1 million last year. The museum, which is currently closing exhibits and ending student-aid programs in an effort to save cash, only received $16.7 million in city funding in the same time period, the Post reports.

Lincoln Center President Reynold Levy made $1.26 million, as the center cut its budget by 7 percent.

The Wildlife Conservation Society cut 120 jobs after state funding for the organization was cut 55 percent - yet CEO Steven Sanderson still managed to make more than $900,000 in salary and benefits, according to the Post.

Most of the city's funding goes toward utilities, maintenance and security, not executive pay, the Department of Cultural Affairs said.